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Is 2023 set to be the year of the volunteer?

Charities could be boosted by an extra 2.5 million young people volunteering in 2023 after years of decline, as new data suggests volunteer numbers may be set to rise. Read more

Charities struggling with energy bill hikes of 50% and more amid soaring demand, survey finds

New study finds charities forced to cut services and staff due to economic crisis Read more

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Minister Insights: Dame Caroline Spelman

Dame Caroline Spelman reflects on her time working with charities as Secretary of State in Defra during David Cameron's premiership.
Minister Insights: Sir Oliver Letwin

Sir Oliver Letwin reflects on the Big Society initiative he helped David Cameron to spearhead in government, as well as giving his thoughts on the untapped potential that resides in civil society.
‘Councils wasted £60mn on tribunals over children with special educational needs,’ report finds

New analysis by PBE, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, reveals the cost of tribunals between local authorities and parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Wasting money, wasting potential: The cost of SEND tribunals

PBE analysis, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, of the costs of SEND tribunals between local authorities in England and parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilites (SEND).

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Rising inflation: What do charities need to know?

Inflation is rising. Charity boards and leadership teams need to be planning for rising inflation to impact costs, pay deals, donation levels, and demand. Pro Bono Economics has pulled together the key issues to look out for.
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A decade of change for children's services funding

PBE’s research raises concerns of a false economy in children’s services, where the need for Local Authorities to cut costs has fallen predominantly on early interventions spending such as children’s centres, family support services and services for young people.
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